James Bond - Jaws Teeth Signature Edition Prop Replica

Jaws is not only my favorite 007 villain, he is one of my favorite movie characters at off all time. Factory Entertainment are now producing James Bond prop replicas. This replica is based on the teeth worn by Richard Kiel as Jaws. The teeth are limited to 715 numbered pieces with a plaque signed by Richard Kiel. They limited them to 715 as Richard is 7'1.5" tall. The booklet that comes with the teeth explain a lot about the history of the prop. Only one set of prop teeth were ever made and were held by one person during filming to prevent loss or theft. Factory Entertainment spent time with Richard Kiel, Peter Lamont ( art director of The Spy Who Loved Me) and the man who made the original teeth : dental technician Peter Thomas. Peter Thomas still had the original molds, dental impressions and other tools used to construct the original prop.

Packaging : The most important thing about the packaging of any prop replica is how it protects the piece. There is lots of foam padding to prevent any damage. The outer box has a beautiful silver slipcase.

Prop Replica:The teeth are made of dental grade stainless steel and are hand polished. They are about as close to the original as possible. As a bonus, a replica of steel cable made of resin is included to if you choose to have it resemble the classic scene in Moonraker. The cable is cast in solid black with a silver paint dry brush.

Display Case : An acrylic cylinder case and base is included to protect the replica. A clear plastic piece to hold the teeth in place is also included.

Plaque : The nameplate has a classic design that is placed on the plaque. The signature of Richard was done in black and is placed nicely. The handwritten number on mine (#51) is a bit sloppy and hard to read. I like the overall design of the case and plaque, but feel the case should have been designed to display the plaque in the case.

Price : Factory Entertainment sells this on their site for $199.

The Verdict : This may be the least expensive prop replica I own, but it could be my favorite. I recommend this to any serious Bond fan. The price is very reasonable considering what you get.Where To Buy : You could purchase this directly from Factory Entertainment .